Rural Life Museum Tours

Photo by Peter Salisbury
Photo by Peter Salisbury
If the forecast is looking grim, why not spend the day at Rural Life Museum? You'll be fascinated by just how many interesting facts you can learn about the past here.

Rural Life Museum is a worthwhile place to begin exploring Glastonbury. This collection of historical artifacts is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Set aside time for other attractions like Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Abbey, and Wookey Hole Caves to make the most of what's on offer in the area.

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Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle

Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle

3 out of 5
Newport City Centre
Price was $843, price is now $744 per person
$744
per person
Nov 18 - Nov 21
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Bristol (BRS)
7.8/10 Good! (333 reviews)
Sheets hadn't been changed the whole time i was there. But everything else was good and clean. Didn't appreciate someone settling the smoke alarm off at 4am. good

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon

DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon

4 out of 5
Price was $895, price is now $811 per person
$811
per person
Nov 24 - Nov 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Bristol (BRS)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The bed was not comfortable at all.

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel

Best Western Plus Centurion Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was $1,138, price is now $1,040 per person
$1,040
per person
Dec 28 - Jan 1
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Bristol (BRS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)
Very pleasant place to stay.

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

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4.5/5(36 reviews)

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The tranquil Chalice Well in Glastonbury, U.K.

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Wells Bishop's Palace

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Best Lodging Options Near Rural Life Museum

George & Pilgrims Hotel

George & Pilgrims Hotel

3 out of 5
1 High Street, Glastonbury, England
George & Pilgrims Hotel
8 Owls B&B

8 Owls B&B

3 out of 5
8 High Street, Glastonbury, England
8 Owls B&B
Camelot Retreat

Camelot Retreat

2.5 out of 5
6 Meadow View, Glastonbury, England
Camelot Retreat
St Anne's B&B

St Anne's B&B

3 out of 5
Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, England
St Anne's B&B
Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns

Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
53 High Street, Street, England
Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
The Covenstead

The Covenstead

3.5 out of 5
Naish House, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, England
The Covenstead
Haydn House - B&B

Haydn House - B&B

3.5 out of 5
13a Silver Street, Glastonbury, England
Haydn House - B&B
Glastonbury Charm - Cozy 2 Bedroom House

Glastonbury Charm - Cozy 2 Bedroom House

2 out of 5
Glastonbury
Glastonbury Charm - Cozy 2 Bedroom House
Bove Town House

Bove Town House

3.5 out of 5
Bove Town, Glastonbury, England
Bove Town House
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